Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

I've quickly taken to using this as my normal 'walk-around' lens. Fast, quiet focus, sharp, lightweight, very practical. It's small inconspicuous size makes it good for working quietly around people.

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

This lens is tack sharp. I get great bokeh when I want it. I'm using it on a Rebel T2i which has a cropped sensor. So my focal length is 64mm which I find works for a lot of shots if you are willing to walk around a bit. And the [$] price makes it a no brainer.

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

Sharper and wider view than my 50mm, deliver on schedule and package well.

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

This is the lens that stays on the camera. I keep the zoom tucked away for when I need it, but this 40 just seems to do it all. Totally worth the money (actually, worth well more than what they're charging right now so snatch one up before they catch on to what a great product they made!).

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

4 stars for the plastic body.

Great little lens. I was getting tired of my $100 50mm losing a sharp focus and the color that I was getting through the glass was just not to my liking. This lens has since then replaced my old 50mm. Sure the aperture isn't as open but on a 7D, the 40 gives me just a little wider view and the sharpness is better. The color I get out of it is closer to what I shoot on my A camera with L series lenses.

If you're looking for a "wide" lens for your 7D, this is a great way to go for a cheap price.

Oh and the size, even smaller than the 50mm. Which is crazy.
Love this lens.

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

its relatively inexpensive so i thought id pick one up. and im glad i did
the performance of this lens is way beyond what i expected.
crisp images and good contrast. can't say ive seen any color fringing
best part about it is its compact size and light weight. its really easy to just grab it and shoot with this focal length it makes for a good walk around.
there are certainly times i dont want to lug around my other lenses, so this is a good replacement.
2.8 is alright, f/2 wouldve been nice. but its adequate enough for most things.
auto focus speed is a bit sluggish, and its annoying how the camera needs to be on for the lens to move. like the barrel, its extended for close focus distances and when i power off i have to turn the camera back on so its not protruding.

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

great lens.Great for beginners working on framing subjects. There is two thongs those the AF is not the fastest and a bit noisy. Still I don't regret my decision.

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

This lens is great for me as a walking around/street photog lens. I dont think twice about taking quick pics and I've got used to the set 40mm that I compose my shot first before even putting camera to eye.

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

I needed a wider angle than an 85 prime and didn't want to pay so much for a 24-70.
I don't regret my decision at all. I love it!

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

Currently on my t4i, used for portrates and street.

I'm this price range I've found nothing that compares, auto focus is still an area of improvement for canon systems but the manual focus build is wonderful and precise.

I was surprised by the build quality of this discrete lense.
Great for beginners working on framing subjects. It's not for everyone though.

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

I wasn't expecting too much when I opened the box for the first time. Passed the pre-conception one may have when seeing the small size, I was very pleasently surprised by this little lens. Very well build and very sharp and detailed pictures.
Only cons so fare : the AF is not the fastest and actually a bit noisier than I thought. Other than that, this lens has become my body cap on my 6D and something that I bring with me everywhere

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

I got this with my Canon T4i as a new guy to the world of DSLRs and Photography and it is exactly what I need.

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

I've got a lot of L glass. This is my only non-L, yet may be my favorite lens! Sharp, fast, rapid focusing, quiet, light weight, compact. And did I say 'sharp'? It's the perfect family snapshot lens, because it's so small it doesn't intimidate like my other "big eyes", yet with a max aperture of f/2.8 it's quite decent for low light, and yields attractive background blur. I think this is THE best bargain in the entire Canon lens line. My one real complaint is that the front element seems subject to damage, because the lens will stop focusing if you push it inward just a bit, which I've done inadvertently three times now, while simply putting on the lens cap. It seems to come back OK after cycling power, but it makes me a bit suspicious as to how many of these incidents it will survive. (Would give 5 stars except for this.) I wish it was built a bit more durable & rain safe, but it's so inexpensive that durability hardly matters. If I ever break this I'd instantly buy another. SO HAPPY with this lens!!! :-)

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

For the money this lens can't be beat - it's not the fastest, but I do a lot of international travel and normally carry a 50mm 1.2 and a 70-200 with me and they get heavy. This does close to the same job as the 50mm and it weighs nothing and takes up almost no space in my bag - and it's so affordable. The images also feel like an old Leica camera from the 50's - great for the instagram generation

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

I recently picked up this lens. For the price I couldn't resist.

I've yet to use this lens on a regular basis, so the jury is still out.

Autofocus is not as quick as with a USM lens, as to be expected, but this reminds me a little of the Canon 50mm 1.8 lens.

Images appears to be sharp with a nice blurred background.

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

Love how easy it is to use.

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

I'm an amateur photographer. I use this lens to shoot everything now, which for me is essentially sports and travel. Very inobtrusive and light so it's ideal for carrying around. It does make a little noise when focusing.

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

My kit lens for my 20D broke a couple of years ago, and I just recently got this lens to keep on the 20D. I really like it. It's fast, sharp, and it's small size if very unassuming. A really good prime lens for general purposes. I'm extremely happy with this purchase.

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

Great little inexpensive lens. Very sharp. Useful on either a full-frame or a crop-frame sensor camera - the former makes a good walk-around, street photography lens; the latter makes a decent candid portrait lens. So small that it's easy to slip in your pocket and take it along anywhere. The autofocus has a bit of trouble in low light, but at the price it can't be beat!

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

Just got this lens to add to my arsenal. Bought for street photography purposes. Used it yesterday in downtown LA as I mingled on the streets. Very impressed at the low profile and how easy to shoot with it.Satisfied with the quality. For the price and with the canon rebate and the B&H fast shipping and excellent customer service you can't go wrong with this lens.

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

I've quickly taken to using this as my normal 'walk-around' lens. Fast, quiet focus, sharp, lightweight, very practical. It's small inconspicuous size makes it good for working quietly around people.

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

This lens is tack sharp. I get great bokeh when I want it. I'm using it on a Rebel T2i which has a cropped sensor. So my focal length is 64mm which I find works for a lot of shots if you are willing to walk around a bit. And the [$] price makes it a no brainer.

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

Sharper and wider view than my 50mm, deliver on schedule and package well.

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

This is the lens that stays on the camera. I keep the zoom tucked away for when I need it, but this 40 just seems to do it all. Totally worth the money (actually, worth well more than what they're charging right now so snatch one up before they catch on to what a great product they made!).

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

4 stars for the plastic body.

Great little lens. I was getting tired of my $100 50mm losing a sharp focus and the color that I was getting through the glass was just not to my liking. This lens has since then replaced my old 50mm. Sure the aperture isn't as open but on a 7D, the 40 gives me just a little wider view and the sharpness is better. The color I get out of it is closer to what I shoot on my A camera with L series lenses.

If you're looking for a "wide" lens for your 7D, this is a great way to go for a cheap price.

Oh and the size, even smaller than the 50mm. Which is crazy.
Love this lens.

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

its relatively inexpensive so i thought id pick one up. and im glad i did
the performance of this lens is way beyond what i expected.
crisp images and good contrast. can't say ive seen any color fringing
best part about it is its compact size and light weight. its really easy to just grab it and shoot with this focal length it makes for a good walk around.
there are certainly times i dont want to lug around my other lenses, so this is a good replacement.
2.8 is alright, f/2 wouldve been nice. but its adequate enough for most things.
auto focus speed is a bit sluggish, and its annoying how the camera needs to be on for the lens to move. like the barrel, its extended for close focus distances and when i power off i have to turn the camera back on so its not protruding.

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

great lens.Great for beginners working on framing subjects. There is two thongs those the AF is not the fastest and a bit noisy. Still I don't regret my decision.

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

This lens is great for me as a walking around/street photog lens. I dont think twice about taking quick pics and I've got used to the set 40mm that I compose my shot first before even putting camera to eye.

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

I needed a wider angle than an 85 prime and didn't want to pay so much for a 24-70.
I don't regret my decision at all. I love it!

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

Currently on my t4i, used for portrates and street.

I'm this price range I've found nothing that compares, auto focus is still an area of improvement for canon systems but the manual focus build is wonderful and precise.

I was surprised by the build quality of this discrete lense.
Great for beginners working on framing subjects. It's not for everyone though.

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

I wasn't expecting too much when I opened the box for the first time. Passed the pre-conception one may have when seeing the small size, I was very pleasently surprised by this little lens. Very well build and very sharp and detailed pictures.
Only cons so fare : the AF is not the fastest and actually a bit noisier than I thought. Other than that, this lens has become my body cap on my 6D and something that I bring with me everywhere

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

I got this with my Canon T4i as a new guy to the world of DSLRs and Photography and it is exactly what I need.

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

I've got a lot of L glass. This is my only non-L, yet may be my favorite lens! Sharp, fast, rapid focusing, quiet, light weight, compact. And did I say 'sharp'? It's the perfect family snapshot lens, because it's so small it doesn't intimidate like my other "big eyes", yet with a max aperture of f/2.8 it's quite decent for low light, and yields attractive background blur. I think this is THE best bargain in the entire Canon lens line. My one real complaint is that the front element seems subject to damage, because the lens will stop focusing if you push it inward just a bit, which I've done inadvertently three times now, while simply putting on the lens cap. It seems to come back OK after cycling power, but it makes me a bit suspicious as to how many of these incidents it will survive. (Would give 5 stars except for this.) I wish it was built a bit more durable & rain safe, but it's so inexpensive that durability hardly matters. If I ever break this I'd instantly buy another. SO HAPPY with this lens!!! :-)

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

For the money this lens can't be beat - it's not the fastest, but I do a lot of international travel and normally carry a 50mm 1.2 and a 70-200 with me and they get heavy. This does close to the same job as the 50mm and it weighs nothing and takes up almost no space in my bag - and it's so affordable. The images also feel like an old Leica camera from the 50's - great for the instagram generation

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

I recently picked up this lens. For the price I couldn't resist.

I've yet to use this lens on a regular basis, so the jury is still out.

Autofocus is not as quick as with a USM lens, as to be expected, but this reminds me a little of the Canon 50mm 1.8 lens.

Images appears to be sharp with a nice blurred background.

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

Love how easy it is to use.

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

I'm an amateur photographer. I use this lens to shoot everything now, which for me is essentially sports and travel. Very inobtrusive and light so it's ideal for carrying around. It does make a little noise when focusing.

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

My kit lens for my 20D broke a couple of years ago, and I just recently got this lens to keep on the 20D. I really like it. It's fast, sharp, and it's small size if very unassuming. A really good prime lens for general purposes. I'm extremely happy with this purchase.

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

Great little inexpensive lens. Very sharp. Useful on either a full-frame or a crop-frame sensor camera - the former makes a good walk-around, street photography lens; the latter makes a decent candid portrait lens. So small that it's easy to slip in your pocket and take it along anywhere. The autofocus has a bit of trouble in low light, but at the price it can't be beat!

Comments about Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens:

Just got this lens to add to my arsenal. Bought for street photography purposes. Used it yesterday in downtown LA as I mingled on the streets. Very impressed at the low profile and how easy to shoot with it.Satisfied with the quality. For the price and with the canon rebate and the B&H fast shipping and excellent customer service you can't go wrong with this lens.